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AGENDA
Monday, August 4, 2014
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Arden Hills City Hall—Council Chambers
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes
a. June 2, 2014
b. July 7, 2014
4. Public Inquiries/Informational
The intent of the Public Inquiries/Informational part of the agenda is to provide
interested parties with an opportunity to speak to the JDA about an issue or concern
about a past or future agenda item. The current agenda for tonight's meeting is
structured to ensure that the JDA accomplishes their business within that agenda. If
there is a public hearing scheduled as an agenda item, the public will be invited to speak
to that agenda item. In addressing the JDA, please state your name and address for the
record, and a brief summary of the specific matter being addressed. To allow adequate
time for each person wishing to address the JDA, individuals should limit their comments
to three (3) minutes. Written documents may be distributed to the JDA prior to the
meeting, or as bench copies, to allow a more timely presentation.
5. Consent Agenda
6. Old Business
a. Infrastructure Update
b. Appointment of Energy Resilience Advisory Board
7. Public Hearing
a. None
8. New Business
Joint Development Authority
TCAAP Redevelopment Project
a. Recommendation for a Developer Advisory Panel
9. Development Director’s Report
10. Administrative Director’s Report
11. Consultant Reports
12. Commissioner Updates
13. Adjournment
Joint Development Authority
Monday, June 2, 2014
Arden Hills City Council Chambers
Minutes
5:40 pm
Present:
Joint Development Authority: Chair David Sand, Commissioner Blake Huffman,
Commissioner Brenda Holden, Commissioner David Grant, Commissioner Rafael Ortega
Also present: Patrick Klaers, Jill Hutmacher, (Arden Hills); Heather Worthington, (Ramsey
County), Matthew Bachler (Arden Hills), Mark Ruff (Ehlers & Associates), Mike Norton (Kennedy
& Graven)
Roll call taken.
Approval of agenda.
Commissioner Holden requested the addition of Item 8C to the agenda to discuss Process and
JDA Work Sessions.
Motion by Commissioner Grant seconded by Commissioner Huffman to approve the agenda as
amended. Motion carried.
Approval of May 5, 2014 minutes.
Motion by Commissioner Grant seconded by Commissioner Holden to approve the minutes as
presented. Motion carried.
Public Inquiries/Informational
None
Consent Agenda
A. Cancellation of September 2014 JDA Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Ortega seconded by Commissioner Grant to approve the Consent
Agenda as presented. Motion carried.
Old Business
A. Update on Infrastructure Study
Joint Development Authority – JUNE 2, 2014 2
Administrative Director Worthington stated the team of Kimley-Horn and Associates and
Wenck Associates were selected for development and design of site infrastructure.
Chair Sand asked if the spine road connection would have one or two connections to County
Road I. Administrative Director Worthington explained that two connections to County Road I
were being discussed.
Public Hearing
None
New Business
A. Issuance of an RFP for an Integration and Resiliency Framework
Administrative Director Worthington presented the Authority with a revised RFP for an
Integration and Resiliency Framework.
Commissioner Holden did not agree that this document should be integrated into the Master
Plan.
Administrative Director Worthington stated this would be a stand -alone document and was not
intended to be a chapter of the Master Plan, but rather be used with the Master Plan to realize
energy efficiencies, while also working in concert with the Master Plan. She indicated this
document would take a longer view (30-40 years) of the site while the Master Plan provided a
5-10 year view of the TCAAP site.
Commissioner Grant questioned how the outcome from the document would be used.
Administrative Director Worthington anticipated that the document would help inform
regulations and policies. It was intended that this document would provide guidance and a
framework and not a plan.
Administrative Director Worthington indicated the final work product would be brought to the
JDA for review.
Motion by Commissioner Holden seconded by Commissioner Huffman to approve the issuance
of an RFP for an Energy Integration and Resiliency Fra mework. Motion carried.
B. Appointment of an Energy Advisory Task Force
Administrative Director Worthington requested the JDA consider the appointment of an
advisory task force that would assist with the energy resiliency framework.
Joint Development Authority – JUNE 2, 2014 3
Commissioner Huffman suggested the task force have one member of the JDA serve as a
liaison.
Commissioner Holden was willing to serve as the liaison.
Motion by Commissioner Huffman seconded by Commissioner Ortega to establish an Energy
Integration and Resiliency Task Force with members being Greg Mack, Zack Hansen, Lyle
Salmela, Rich Straumann, Jim Ostlund, Kate Knuth, with Commissioner Holden serving as the
JDA liaison.
Amendment: Motion by Commissioner Holden seconded by Commissioner Grant to have Rich
Straumann be removed from the task force and be replaced by Nick Tamble.
Commissioner Grant questioned who compiled the list of task force members.
Administrative Director Worthington indicated she and several other staff members compiled
the list of task force members from interested members of the community. She explained that
Mr. Salmela and Mr. Straumann had both expressed an interest in serving on an advisory task
force, noting both had served on the RAB.
Discussion took place on seeking volunteers for the task force.
Commissioner Huffman withdrew his original motion.
Motion by Commissioner Huffman seconded by Commissioner Grant to establish the Energy
Advisory Task Force with appointments made at a future meeting.
Administrative Director Worthington recommended that the Commissioners forward potential
task force members to her prior to next month’s meeting.
Further discussion ensued regarding the process the JDA would follow to select the task force
members.
Commissioner Ortega recommended that job descriptions and time commitments be provided
from each candidate for the task force.
Administrative Director Worthington thanked the JDA for their conversation and suggested that
staff be instructed to make a framework for soliciting nominations and that this be posted to
the City and County’s website.
Motion carried.
C. Discussion of Process and JDA Work Sessions
Joint Development Authority – JUNE 2, 2014 4
Commissioner Holden stated she was surprised by the Energy Task Force recommendation
made this evening and questioned the process for calling or holding a JDA Work Session
meeting. She stated it would help her to have advance notice for items or to have matters
discussed in work session.
Chair Sand discussed the process that has been followed to date.
Administrative Director Worthington reported that if any members wanted to bring forth an
item, this could be done and would be consistent with how the County operates. She
mentioned there was a melding of the City and County in terms of process and pr ocedure.
Commissioner Ortega discussed the transparency of the JDA’s work.
Mike Norton, Kennedy & Graven, recommended all communication regarding meeting topics
be made through the Administrative Director because of the open meeting laws.
Administrative Director Worthington reviewed the process followed to create the agenda and
stated a worksession meeting may be the best option to provide additional time for in depth
discussions.
Chair Sand recommended staff discuss the idea of a worksession meeting and how this would
be scheduled and suggested this matter be brought back to the JDA for further comment.
Development Director’s Report
Development Director Hutmacher updated the Authority on the master planning process.
Commissioner Huffman thanked staff for the detailed report. He requested further information
on the size of the softball complex.
Development Director Hutmacher explained that approximately nine acres were needed for the
softball complex.
Commissioner Huffman questioned the land value implications of turning this much land into a
park.
Development Director Hutmacher deferred this question to Mark Ruff.
Mark Ruff, Ehlers & Associates, explained that the property along Highway 10 was the most
valuable. Therefore, if possible, the fields should be located elsewhere on the TCAAP property.
He estimated there would be a 25 acre net loss of developable acres for the parks. He
anticipated that the overall financial impact would be $4-4.5 million.
Joint Development Authority – JUNE 2, 2014 5
Commissioner Huffman questioned the tax implications over the next 20 years for the park
land.
Mr. Ruff stated both the City and County would be impacted by the loss of tax revenue from
new developments and estimated this amount to be about $500,000 annually over the ne xt 20
years.
Commissioner Huffman expressed concern with the proposed softball complex and park space
given the financial and tax implications.
Commissioner Ortega stated the County wanted to increase both jobs and the tax base. He
indicated he would need to be provided with more information on the financial implications of
the increase park acreage before he could support the plan .
Commissioner Holden understood the softball complex would come at a price. However, she
believed that the complex would be a valuable amenity to the new businesses that chose to
locate on TCAAP.
Commissioner Grant commented the land use map had just been revised and he agreed
additional information was needed regarding jobs and potential businesses along with the
financials.
Further discussion ensued regarding the density, building layout and design of the TCAAP site.
Commissioner Huffman questioned when the JDA would review the master plan again.
Development Director Hutmacher commented the JDA, according to the Joint Powers
Agreement, has no formal role regarding approval of the master plan. The City creates and
approves the master plan and the County would approve it, and then the JDA would implement
it.
Chair Sand recommended the JDA members attend the June 16, 2014, City Council meeting if
wishing to provide comments.
Development Director Hutmacher provided information on the draft AUAR and public
comments received.
Administrative Director’s Report
Administrative Director Worthington presented the Apri l and May activity report. She
discussed in detail the events planned at TCAAP scheduled for Friday, June 6 th. It was noted the
final building destruction would begin that day and it was the 70 th anniversary of D-Day.
Consultant Reports
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A. Financial Consultant
Mark Ruff, Ehlers & Associates, commented his firm was honored to be a part of the TCAAP
project as it presented both challenges and opportunities. He then reviewed a memo regarding
financial issues and stressed the importance of the land sale process along with potential
financing options for City and County infrastructure.
Commissioner Grant commented the Council would be taking the draft master plan land use
map under consideration on June 16, 2014, and asked that information regarding financial
implications related to map revisions be provided to the City Council.
Commissioner Holden stated the green land along the spine road was not park land, but rather
surface water management infrastructure.
B. Legal Counsel
Mike Norton, Kennedy & Graven, provided the JDA with a brief report.
Commissioner Updates
None
Future Meeting Schedule
The next meeting will be Monday, July 7, 2014, at Arden Hills City Hall.
Meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm.
Approved _____________________________________ _______________________
David B. Sand, Chair Date
Joint Development Authority
Monday, July 7, 2014
Arden Hills City Council Chambers
Minutes
5:30 pm
Present:
Joint Development Authority: Chair David Sand, Commissioner Brenda Holden, Commissioner
David Grant, Commissioner Rafael Ortega
Absent: Commissioner Blake Huffman
Also present: Patrick Klaers, Jill Hutmacher, (Arden Hills); Heather Worthington, (Ramsey
County)
Roll call taken.
Approval of agenda.
Motion by Commissioner Holden seconded by Commissioner Ortega to approve the agenda as
presented. Motion carried.
Public Inquiries/Informational
Lyle Salmela, recommended the JDA consider having someone LEAD certified on the Energy
Task Force. This would provide the JDA with a broad background of knowledge on the topic.
Administrative Director Worthington explained that the consultants working with the County
and City have that qualification.
Consent Agenda
None
Old Business
Infrastructure Update
Public Works Director Maurer updated the Authority on the selected infrastructure design team
and the work scheduled for the project. He reported that a public open house will be held late
this fall.
Chair Sand questioned how often the JDA would be updated on the progress of the
infrastructure study.
Administrative Director Worthington commented updates would be provided verbally and /or in
writing on a monthly basis.
Commissioner Grant asked if City officials had to go through the County with questions for
Kimley-Horn.
Public Works Director Maurer explained that technically the infrastructure study contract was
with the County.
Administrative Director Worthington commented that the contract was intended to have the
City and County at the table with the consultants working as a team. She clarified that Terry
Maurer and Beth Engum were leading the effort.
Public Hearing
None
New Business
Process for Appointment of Advisory Boards
Administrative Director Worthington presented research on a process to appoint members to
advisory boards to the JDA and recommended an appointment process as follows:
1. JDA would establish the advisory board and call for applicants at that meeting
2. The notice would be posted on the City and County websites, and at City Hall in writing
3. Applications would be received until the middle of the following month (about 2 weeks
prior to the next JDA meeting)
4. Applicants would submit an application form, along with their resume or curriculum
vitae
5. All JDA members could review candidates and recommend one candidate per
commissioner, with the JDA Chair appointing the chair of the advisory board
6. The majority of advisory board members would be either residents or business owners
in Arden Hills; all candidates must reside or own a business in Ramsey County.
Applicants would fill out the advisory board application form. Staff requested the JDA make a
formal call for applicants for the Energy Resilience Advisory Board. Notice would be posted on
the City and County websites and at the Arden Hills City Hall.
Commissioner Holden questioned how many members would be on the advisory board.
Administrative Director Worthington reported the advisory board would have five
commissioners. Each commissioner on the JDA could recommend one advisory board member.
Discussion ensued regarding the makeup of the advisory board.
Motion by Commissioner Ortega seconded by Commissioner Holden to approve the process for
selection of the Energy Integration and Resilience Advisory Board . Motion carried.
Waiver of Tort Limits – JDA Insurance Policy
Michael Norton, JDA Counsel, provided information on liability insurance coverage with LMCIT
and recommended that the JDA strongly consider NOT waiving the statutory tort limits. Staff
believes that this decision reasonably balances the potential liabil ity of the JDA while permitting
a reasonable recovery paid from tax payer dollars for proven tort claims. Mr. Norton
requested the JDA approve resolution authorizing execution of League of Minnesota Cities
Insurance Trust (LMCIT) Liability Coverage Waiver Form, by not waiving statutory tort limits.
Motion by Commissioner Grant seconded by Commissioner Ortega to approve Resolution 2014-
001, Authorizing Execution of Waiver Relating to Tort Cap Limits for Liability Insurance . Motion
carried.
Development Director’s Report
Development Director Hutmacher provided an update on the master planning process.
Chair Sand requested further information on performance based zoning. He questioned if City
staff was assisting with drafting the Rules and Regulations.
Development Director Hutmacher indicated performance based zoning was more equivalent to
form based codes and design standards. She stated additional information on this topic would
be provided at the August 18, 2014 Council worksession meeting. She explained that Gateway
Planning would be providing a framework for the Rules and Regulations and the Ci ty Council
would be providing staff direction.
Administrative Director’s Report
Administrative Director Worthington presented the JDA with a financial report through June 23,
2014.
Commissioner Grant requested the 2013 expenditures be provided to the JDA separately from
the 2014 numbers.
Administrative Director Worthington commented she could provide this information to the JDA.
Commissioner Grant questioned how the remediation work was coming along.
Administrative Director Worthington reported work continues, noting two building foundations
were recently found.
Consultant Reports
None
Commissioner Updates
Chair Sand discussed a development article from the TCAAP.net website.
Commissioner Holden indicated the City would be creating a display case with TCAAP
memorabilia at City Hall.
Future Meeting Schedule
The next meeting will be Monday, August 4, 2014, at Arden Hills City Hall.
Meeting adjourned at 6:14 pm.
Approved _____________________________________ _______________________
David B. Sand, Chair Date
Joint Development Authority
TCAAP Redevelopment Project
DATE: August 4, 2014
TO: Joint Development Authority Board of Commissioners
FROM: Beth Engum, Ramsey County Project Manager
SUBJECT: Infrastructure Study Update
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
n/a n/a n/a
The Kimley-Horn/Wenck team is moving full-speed ahead with analysis and preliminary design of the
TCAAP site infrastructure. Progress has been made on a majority of the tasks. Boundary and
topographic survey of the site are substantially complete. Having this information will aid in the analysis
of existing site conditions and design of infrastructure.
Gathering of existing data as well as coordination with Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) has begun
for wetland and stormwater design and permitting. The first step toward development of the green
spine is drafting of a comprehensive stormwater management plan, which will go to the RCWD Board
for approval this fall.
Data gathering and analysis for the site sanitary sewer and watermain is underway. Conversations with
private utility providers (electric, gas, communications, cable) will begin in the next month in order to
coordinate distribution facilities with public infrastructure.
Preliminary spine road design discussions have begun with development of a roadway typical section
and alignment. Significant progress on design of the spine road will occur over the next two months.
A roundabout concept has been developed for the intersection of Old Highway 8 and County Road I in
order to provide local and emergency access from the thumb to the north. The one- lane roundabout,
which proposes to combine the County Road I intersections with Old Highway 8 and the 35W
ramps/Rice Creek Parkway, has been well received by Shoreview, MnDOT, and FHWA staff. The next
step in the preliminary design of these intersection improvements is preparation of a geometric layout
for MnDOT approval in the coming months.
AGENDA ITEM 6a
MEMORANDUM
Joint Development Authority
TCAAP Redevelopment Project
DATE: August 4, 2014
TO: Joint Development Authority Board of Commissioners
FROM: Heather Worthington, Administrative Director
SUBJECT: Energy Advisory Board Appointments
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
n/a n/a n/a
Requested Action
Appoint members to the newly formed Energy Advisory Board.
Background
The County and City solicited applications for the Energy Advisory Board on the County and City
websites. Applicants were to submit their materials by Friday, July 25th.
Eight applications were received (attached). All applicants meet the criteria set forth by the JDA for
appointment to the Advisory Board, and are either residents or business owners of Arden Hills, or
residents or business owners of Ramsey County.
The JDA agreed at their July 7th meeting that each commissioner would appoint one member of the
advisory board, with the chair of the JDA appointing the chair of the advisory board. Three members
were to be appointed from Arden Hills, and two from Ramsey County.
AGENDA ITEM 6b
MEMORANDUM
KatherineA. (Kate) Knuth
RelevantExperience
Instituteon theEnvironment, University ofMinnesota Sep. 2010 – Present
Program Director, BoreasLeadership Program
Leadandcoordinate theBoreas Environmental Leadership Program. Idevelopand
teachleadership skillsworkshops forgraduateandprofessional students and
coordinate allprogramming.
Co-developed andtaughtCarbon andRenewable EnergyPolicyundergraduate
courseandstudyabroad coursebringingstudentsto UNClimateConference in
Cancun
MinnesotaEnvironmental QualityBoard, Jan. 2013 – Present
CitizenBoardMember
Appointed byGovernor Daytonascitizenmember ofexecutivebranchboard
consisting of9stateagencycommissioners andfivecitizenmembers
Member ofclimate changesubcommittee
Minnesota House ofRepresentatives, RepresentedDistrict50B; 2007 - 2012
StateRepresentative
Assistant MajorityLeader, 2009-2010biennium
Member ofcommittees withjurisdiction overenvironment, energy, commerce,
finance andtaxissues
MemberoftheLegislativeEnergy Commission
Chiefauthor ofGreen Solutions ActandToxic FreeKidsAct
MemberoftheNationalCoalition ofLegislators forEnergyActionNow, agroupof
statelegislators whoworked onnational climateandenergypolicy
Invitedtoparticipate inEmergingPolitical LeadersProgram, StateLegislative
Leaders Foundation, July2010
New BrightonParks, Recreation andEnvironment Commission, Member; Jan. – Dec. 2006
Centerfor GlobalEnvironmentalEducation, HamlineUniv.; MNDec. 2005 – Feb. 2008
Environmental Entrepreneur Fellow
Education
Pursuing Ph.D. inConservationBiology
University ofMinnesota MN, Sep. 2009-present
Dissertationresearchonenvironmental leadership andsustainability
HumphreyPolicyFellows Program University ofMinnesota, MN, 2012- 2013academic year
Projecttitled “Realizing theOpportunity atTCAAP”
M.Sc. inBiodiversityConservationandManagement, withDistinction
OxfordUniversity, UnitedKingdom
Thesistitle: “LinkingEnvironmentalLeadership andEducation: TheScouting
MovementandtheUnited States Congress”
Fulbright FellowatCenter forDevelopmentandEnvironment
University ofOslo, Norway
B.A. inBiologyandPhilosophy withgeneral honors
UniversityOfChicago, IL
Awards, Honors, andLeadership Development
YoungClimate Leaders Network Member ofan internationalgroup of27youngpeople
selectedtoworkonleadershipand strategyforclimate solutions, 2012-2013
Willard Munger AwardforEnvironmental Stewardship Minnesota StateDFLParty’s
topenvironmental award, 2012
American Council of Young Political Leaders, Delegate to Indonesia, Aug. 2009
Woman Rising Award, DFLFeminist Caucus and Democratic Women’s Leadership Coalition
Awards Program, 2007
National, Regional, and Council Venturing Leadership Awards, Boy Scouts of America,
2001
Service
Chairman’s CabinetMember Northern Star Council, Boy Scouts of America, St. Paul, MN;
2000- 2004, 2007-present
Board Member Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center, Finland, MN; 2014-present.
TCAAPJointDevelopment Authority
AdvisoryBoardApplication
Name: Kramer, JohnD
Address: 3974Fairview AveNorth
City: ArdenHills State:Minnesota Zip: 55112
AdvisoryBoardsyouareinterestedin:
X EnergyResilienceAdvisoryBoard
Pleasetelluswhyyouareinterestedinserving:
EnergyandResourceuseismypassion. IviewthisopportunityasagreatchancefortheCityand
Countytoprovideleadership inhowtolive, work, andplayinamoresustainableway. Wehavethe
chanceattheoutsetofalargeprojectlikethistoexploreandrecommendnewwaysofbuilding
infrastructuresandbuildingsthatuseenergymorewiselyandtopartnerwithproviders, usersand
governmentorganizations tocreatepartnerships thatmultiplyourassets.
TellusaboutyourpreviousinvolvementinCityorCountyadvisoryboards:
IhavenotparticipatedinanyCityorCountyadvisoryboards.
Please attach yourresumeorcurriculumvitae
John DKramer
3974Fairview AveNorth, ArdenHills, MN |
Education
PSYCHOLOGY | 1977 | BETHEL COLLEGE
MASTERINMANAGEMENT WITH ANEMPHASIS INCONFLICT RESOLUTION | 2002 | HAMLINE UNIVERSITY
SKILLS & ABILITIES
StrengthsFindersAssessment
1Empathy
2Restorative
3Connectedness
4Adaptability
5Responsibility
This mixhelpsmeseesystemsthataren’tsustainable andcompelsmetolookforalternative
options thatbalance humanneedfor housing, energy andfood, withenvironmental health.
JobExperience
UPSDRIVER UPS | 1977 – 2008
VOLUNTEERPROJECTS:
RAINGARDEN ATROSEVILLE COVENANT CHURCH: PLANNED, PARTNEREDWITHCOUNTY, INSTALLEDANDMAINTAINED
FROM 2011 TO 2014
OTHER ASSETS:
SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER’ OFOURHOME – PASSIONATE ABOUTRESOURCEUSE
REDUCEENERGYUSE – WORKED WITHXCELPROGRAM
FINDALTERNATIVETRANSPORTATION: BIKE
REDUCEUSEOFCHEMICALS INHOUSEANDYARD
RAISELOCAL/HEALTHYFOODINOUR YARD
REDUCE OUTPUT/WASTE – SHAREGARBAGE WITHNEIGHBOR, COMPOST YARDWASTE/KITCHENSCRAPS
RETIRED: HAVE TIMEAVAILABLE. CANMEETDURINGTHEDAY
LOCAL HOMEOWNER PERSPECTIVE:
MYWIFEANDIWOULDLIKETOCONTINUELIVING INTHERAMSEY COUNTY AREAANDWOULDLIKEENERGYEFFICIENT
HOUSING ANDSUSTAINABLECOMMUNITY RESOURCES AVAILABLE.
MYINPUTONTHISCOMMITTEEWOULD BEAS APOTENTIAL RESIDENT INTHETCAAPDEVELOPMENT. WEWOULD LIKETO
SEETHEBARSETHIGHFORENERGY USESTANDARDS. THEREARE PLENTYOFHOMESBUILTTO ‘CODE’. THISFOCUS ON
ONLYTHEINITIAL COSTS INSTEAD OFLOOKING ATLIFECYCLECOSTS ISSHORTSIGHTED. WEWOULD LIKETHECITYAND
COUNTYTOBUILDSOMETHING UNIQUE – TOSHOOTFOR ‘NET-ZERO’ ENERGY USEHOUSING ANDBUSINESS (ATLEASTIN
SOMEOFTHEDEVELOPMENT).
THISIS ACHANCETOPROVIDELEADERSHIP AND TO ‘DOTHERIGHTTHING’.
KATHY RADOSEVICH
KRadosevich@hotmail.com
5912PondViewDrive, Shoreview, MN 55126
PROFESSIONALSUMMARY
Entrepreneurial executive/engineerabletodirecttechnicalproductdevelopment, the
businessstrategy ofmarketingandsalesandthemanagerial skillstomotivate teams.
Anexcellentcandidateforhand-onengineeringandproductdevelopmentleadership
positionsatinnovative, energy andenvironmentalmanufacturingandconsulting
companies.
SpecificAreas ofExpertise
Executive Business Development Project Management
Strategic Sales Energy and Environment Contract Negotiation
Liqtech North America | WhiteBear Lake, MN
President April 2012 – Sept 2013
Transformed the North American division of Liqtech International, a producer ofproprietary silicon
carbide membranes forultrafiltration of contaminated airand water, fromaninsolventcompany toa
profit centerinlessthanoneyear.
Implemented marketing strategies toincreaseanddiversifythecustomerbaseresultingina25-
50% increase in sales the firsttwo quarters of 2013.
Successfully started up a precious metal coating operationto satisfy key customer requestsfor
coated filters and to increaseprofitable sales. Thecoating departmentstartedupinMayandis
currently generating 20% of the sales revenue.
Restructured the manufacturing process to eliminate waste, improveproductperformance and
aesthetics, and shortenleadtimesresulting inrenewedconfidence andincreasedbusiness
from existing customers.
Providedlong termgrowth opportunities innichemarkets withprototypesalesformobile water
and laundry filtration to the US Army, wastewater cleaning toGEandTennant, producedwater
filtrationtoChevron, ballast water cleaningto Doosan, andvegetable juiceextractiontoCargill.
FrequentguestspeakerforAFS (AmericanFiltration Society) andrecruited speakeratTexas
A&M.
Automatedandintegrated theaccountingandproductionplanningprocesses. Reduced
companyexposure tobaddebtbyimplementedcreditlimits andenforcingcreditterms to
customers.
Northern Technologies International Corp. | CirclePines, MN
VicePresidentandGeneral Manager, Polymer Energy 2009 – 2011
BusinessDevelopment Manager 2008 – 2009
Validatedandbrought tomarketnewtechnologyusingacatalytic pyrolysisprocess toconvert
plastic waste intofuel.
Created go-to-market strategy based research ofthe 1) socialand economicimpact ofthe
globalplasticindustry, 2) properties anddecomposition ofplastic materials, 3) sizeandimpact
ofglobalplasticwasteand4) government responses andinitiatives totheplasticwastecrisis, to
implement strategicsalesinitiativesandnewproductdevelopmentto ensureathrivingbusiness
Earnedendorsementandinvestment fromUnilever forinstallationsinChina, Indonesia, and
Indiavalued at $20 millionininitial saleswithglobalexpansion capabilities.
Installed successfullyoperating plantsat municipal wastefacilities inThailandandanindustrial
recycling facilityinIndia. Promotedfuture salesthroughcustomer visitsto theoperatingsites.
Developedand negotiated international salescontracts forseamlesstransactionsonequipment
sales, installation, operating performance andwarrantybusiness inAsia.
Streamlined the manufacturing process, simplified the plastic to fuel processing technology, and
reduced energy consumption atthe operating plants resulting in decreased capital equipment
costs and 50% lowerutility costs.
Gained international productrecognition by speaking at Global, National and localseminars
ndsuchasASHRAE, AEE, Plastics Association , and 2 InternationalConference on Wasteto
thWealthand6 International Conference onCombustion, Incineration/Pyrolysis and Emission
Control.
Increased product exposure through publications in the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework
Convention onClimate Control) and ACS (AmericanChemical Association) for plastic to fuel
conversiontechnologies.
KATHY RADOSEVICHUSEnergyServices | Plymouth, MN
Account executive2006 – 2008
Managed energy infrastructure projects forthe ethanol and manufacturingindustry.
Grew ethanol plant contracts portfolio from10 toover50plants inoneyeargenerating
an additional $2 million in companyrevenues.
Negotiated and managed $50 million infrastructurecontracts savingclientsan
estimated $10 million over industrystandard pricing by applying deep understanding of
engineeringalternatives
Prepared feasibilitystudiestocompare infrastructure, operatingcosts, andlocalincentives
at potential ethanolplant construction sites.
Worked with engineers, contractors, utilitiesandvendorstoensure projectswerecompleted
ontimeandwithinbudget.
Providedon-goingenergy consultingfor physicalandfinancialpurchases, and energy
efficiencyopportunitiesthatreducedcustomerutility billsupto 20%.
TwinCityNicotra | Plymouth, MN
General Manager, SalesandOperations2004 – 2006
Supervised allaspects ofstartingupa commercialfan company fortwomajor fanmanufacturers,
TwinCity FaninPlymouth, MNandNicotrainMilan, Italy. Duties included salesandmarketing,
settingupproduction, engineering, purchasing, andaccounting. Allaspects ofthecompany
operations wereperformed ontimeandwithinbudget.
Generated salesdirectlytoOEMcustomers, distributers, andthrough arepresentative sales
force. Provided trainingtothesalesforce.
Oneoftwofanmanufacturersselectedoutoften competitorstosupplyMcQuaywith blower
assembliesfortheirnewairhandler.
Createdthe quarterly andannualbudget, participated inboard meetings withAmericanand
Italianboard members.
Reducedproduction costsbyfinding localvendorsforpartspreviouslypurchased fromItaly.
Mettargeted costsforallpartspurchased locally. Reduced materialcosts fortheproduct by
10%.
Hiredfactory andofficestaff. Setup thefactory tostreamline productionbyreducing the
amounttheproductwashandled resultinginimprovedproductqualityandlower
manufacturing costs.
AMCA certifiedallproductssoldintheUnitedStates. Producedcatalogsforforwardcurve,
backwardinclined, andairfoil fans.
ThermalRecovery Products | Blaine, MN KATHY RADOSEVICH
Founder andCEO1993 – 2004
GrewThermalRecovery Productsfrom astart-upcompany toaleaderin commercial and
industrialheatexchangermanufacturing andcustom airhandlingdesign.
Designed andmanufactured custom energyefficientHVAC andindustrialequipment
thatreducedenergycostsupto 50% forwastewatertreatmentplants, fiberglass
manufacturing, automotiveindustry, foundries, clean rooms, hospitals, pharmaceutical,
andfoodprocessing andcommercial buildings.
Developed amajorcustomer basethat includedOwensCorning, Trane, Carrier,
EngineeredAir, IndustrialAir, 3M, GeneralMills, Weather Rite, US Army, USAirforce
andNutech.
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market, coldcalling OEMcustomers anddesign engineering firmsandparticipating inASHRAE
shows andlocalconventions.
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Assisted500sales representatives intheUnitedStatesandCanada withtechnicalinformation, product
modification, pricing and expediteddeliveryonthree majorproductlines. Correctedelectrical
schematicsandproduced O&Mmanualstomatchtheproductscontrolsequences.
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ADVISORYBOARDAPPLICATION
Name: SalmelaLyleR.
Address: 1480ArdenVistaCourt, ArdenHills, MN55112
Application for: EnergyResilienceAdvisoryBoard
WhyIaminterestedisserving:
ResidentofArdenHillsfor27yearsandareafor42years. IhaveworkedwiththeCityofArdenHillsandArmytoclean-
upanddevelopTCAAP forover15years. IhelpedwritetheSustainabilityandEnvironment Section (Chapter12) ofthe
presentCityComprehensivePlan.
PreviousinvolvementsintheCityorCountyadvisoryboards:
ArdenHillsPropertyMaintenance TaskForce ( 2006).
CommunityCo-ChairoftheTCAAPArmyRestorationAdvisoryBoard (RAB).
Member - ArdenHillsTCAAPAdvisoryGroup ( MDAG) Ryanplan
TCAAPFutureModelofSustainability - Powerpointpresentation tostaffandcouncilin2009onhowtodevelop
TCAAPtomeetLEED-ND (NewDevelopment) Goldrequirements.
Attachments:
Powerpointpresentationandresumeatendofpresentation.
TCAAPMasterPlanDesignGuidelinesRecommendations - Presentedin2009, updated2014
Ifyouhaveanyquestions, pleasegivemeacall.
Sincerely
LyleR. Salmela, REM
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TCAAPMASTERPLANDESIGNGUIDELINE RECOMMENDATIONS
By: LyleR. Salmela, REM Presented: 2/17/2009, Revised: 7/ 1/2014
To: theCityofArdenHills, MNandJDA: Recommendations forabrownfieldsite.
Introduction:
TheclosedTwinCitiesArmyAmmunition Plant (TCAAP), a427-acre
redevelopmentarea, andtheadjacent1,500acreArdenHillsArmyTrainingSite
AHATS) offerasignificantanduniqueopportunity fortheCityofArdenHills,
MN, RamseyCountyJointDevelopmentAuthority (JDA) andsurrounding
communities. Economic, energy, andsustainability changesrequire boldand
creativeplanning ideas. Fewcitieshavedevelopablelandwithinamajormetro
areawiththeopportunity tocreateanewuniquegrowthcommunityfromthe
groundupthatcouldsellitselfifdevelopedconsistentwithleading-edge
sustainable designprinciples.
ThispaperrespondstotheCity’srequestforrecommendations anddesign
guidelinesregardingtheTCAAPproject (Project). Theappropriategoalforthe
Projectistodesignarealisticbutcreativesustainablecommunity thatis
preparedforenergychange, andfostersenvironmentalhealthandeconomic
sustainability. Theprojectshouldbeheadedbyachiefarchitectorplannerthat
1leadsadesignteamwithspecificresponsibilitiestoachievethisgoal.
Thefollowingarerecommendationsforinclusionintheappropriate planningand
developmentdocumentsfortheProjectsuchastheProjectdevelopmentplan
andthedevelopmentcontract thatwillbebetweentheCityandtheprimary
Projectdeveloper ( Developer):
SiteDevelopment:
TheplanforTCAAPshouldmeettherequirementsforcertification asa
2MinnesotaGreenCommunity andallapplicableLeadershipinEnergy
3andEnvironmentalDesign (LEED) requirements.
1 AlsoseeChapter12oftheArdenHillsComprehensivePlanandwww.smartgrowth.org or
www.greencommunitiesonline.orgformoreinformation.
2 Refertohttp://www.mngreencommunities.org/projects/index.htm
3 LEED programs (http://www. usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CategoryID=19):
LEED-NC: LEEDfornewconstruction andmajorrenovations and
additions
LEED-EB: LEEDforexistingbuildings
LEED-CI: LEEDforcommercial interiors
LEED-CS: LEEDforcoreandshell
LEED-H: LEEDforhomes
LEED-ND: LEEDforneighborhooddevelopments
TCAAPMASTERPLANDESIGNGUIDELINES
ProjectplansshouldmeettheguidelinesforLEED-ND-Neighborhood
4Development, andbeimplemented consistentwiththeseplans.
Mostinfrastructures shallbedesignedforalongtermlifecycle.
TheCity, CountyandDevelopershallworkwithXcelEnergytodesign a
smartelectricalgridtobringmorerenewable sourcesofenergyonline
includingphotovoltaic panels, wind (includingmicro-turbines), vehicle-to-
gridplug-inhybridelectricvehicles (PHEV’s), batterystorage, fuelcells,
geothermal, distributedgenerationandco-generationusingrenewable
fuels. Minnesota’snewenergylawmandates apercentage ofelectrical
generationbefromsolarby2025. RamseyCountyshould consider
leasinglandforasolargardenasarevenuesourceforlandpayback.
Thesiteplanshallbeunique, creative, andexemplifyleadershipin
environmentalandenergydesignforsustainability. Keysustainability
factorsincludemaximizing energyconservation andresourceefficiency
includingpossibleuseoftheArmy’streatment of2. 5million gal. perday
ofgroundwater), geothermalenergyrecoveryfromclosedcyclewellsor
shallowexcavations, watermanagement, waste management, economic
health ( jobs), and environmental health. RegulatoryLandUseControls
LUC’s) allowgeothermalwellsorexcavations.
TofulfilltheoriginalVentoandFrameworkVisionsthesiteshouldhave a
mixoflightindustrial, commercial, office, retail, anddifferenttypesand
densitiesofresidentialhousing. Housingshouldincludethemixingofhigh
qualitysenior, disability, andreasonablepricedhousing, witharange of
pricepoints, densities, andlive-workunitstocreateadenser community.
Whereappropriate, thesiteshouldinclude mixed-usedevelopmentthat
includescompatibleusesincludingoffice, commercial, andmedium-to-
high-densityresidentialandlive-workunits.
Retailandcommercialjobcentersshouldbelocatedtominimizetrip
distancefromresidential areasandtomaximizeopportunitiesformass
andalternative-energytransportation. Especiallyimportantistransitand
bicycleaccessibilitytothetransit-hubnear CountyRoadH. Thisareahas
beenservicedbyMetroTransitRoute250 (whichrunsdownI-35Wto
downtownMinneapolis) andRoute 860 (which usesI-694and35Eto
downtownSt. Paul). Anewtransitcenter (hub) locatedonTCAAPwould
beawebfortrafficfromhighways10, 65andI35Wbothenteringand
exitingthemetroarea.
Thesiteshallhaveanabundanceofgreen/ openspacethatincludes
parks, recreation, trails, andnaturalsettings, water featuressizedtoretain
100% oftheProject’sstormwater, greenroofbuildings, andgreenroof
parkingstructures.
Thesiteshallnothavebillboards orprivacywallsalongroadsbutwill have
naturalnoiseandpollutionbarriersofbuildings, treesandvegetation.
4 LEED-NDNeighborhood DevelopmentScorecardwasdevelopedin2009.
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TransportationandParking:
Constructaparkingandtransportation structure (hub) incooperationwith
Metro- transit, MNDOT, MetCouncilandlocalcommunitiestochannel
trafficfromHighways10, 65andI35Wsotheycanaccessmasstransitto
theSt.PaulandMinneapolis downtown areas. Auniqueopportunity.
Planforenergychangebydesigningtransithub/depotforelectricor
hybridvehiclesthatcanutilizemasstransitfromnaturalgasorelectric
hybridbuses
Parkingrequirementsshallincludeminimumsandmaximumsconsistent
withNewUrbanismprincipals, sharedparkingopportunities, andparking
areadesignthatconformstotheappropriateLEEDstandards.
Requireusestominimizeandmanagesurfaceparking, snowremoval,
andstormwaterrunoff. Structurescould havegreenroofsusedforpark
andrestaurantspaceandsolarpanelroofsforshadeandpower
generation. Parkingmustbeadaptableforelectricvehiclerecharging.
Require off-streetparkingtomaximizeperviouspavinginorderto
maximizeon-sitestormwatermanagementandminimizeasphaltcosts
andheatislandeffects.
Maximizeon-streetparallelparkingbecauseithelpstominimize off-street
parkingneeds, fosterstrafficcalming, andenhancesthepedestrian
environment.
Requireperviousandunderground parkinginresidential areastoincrease
greenspaceandrainwaterinfiltration.
ProvideaccesstoTCAAPfromhighways 96, Co. Rd. IandI-35Win
agreement bytheArdenHillsCityCouncil, MNDepartmentof
Transportation (MNDOT),RamseyCounty, fireandsheriff.
ArchitecturalBuilding Design:
5AllnewbuildingsshouldbedesignedtotheapplicableLEEDstandards.
Designfornet-zeroenergywhereapplicable.
TheProjectshouldmeetMinnesotaGreenCommunities Criteriafor
affordable andmarket-ratehousing, withpassivedesign standards.
Designtoprovideasustainabletax-baseforthecommunity.
Residential zoningshallbemixedtomeet marketdemands. Residential
areasshallincludeamixofhousingtypesanddensitiesincluding manor,
row, accessoryunits, andtownhouses, butbelocatedinsimilar type
blocksordevelopmentsbasedonanarchitecturalcompetitionbasis.
MinimumFARs, maximumparkinglimits, andstructured parking
requirementsshallbeestablishedforcommercialareastoencourage
densermulti-floordevelopments, jobconcentration, andautomobile
alternatives (transit, biking, walking, andcar-pooling). Thisreducessnow
5 Greenconstructionofresidentialunitswouldreducegreenhousegasemissionsby2. 5tonsper
unitperyear.
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removal, stormwaterrunoffandprovidescoveredparkingduringsummer
andwinterweather.
Buildingspecificationsshallmeetallenvironmentalrestrictivecovenants
specifiedinthedeedbeforebuildingpermitsareapproved.
Vapor intrusionabatement shallmeetcodeandconstructionstandards.
Residential designarchitecturalcompetition should beonablock-by-block
basis. Eachbuildershoulddevelopandbuildthetotalblockafterapproval
bythedesignteam, CitystaffandPlanningCommission. Blocks for
development shouldbedesignated betweentheCityandDeveloper.
Beforeabuildingpermitisissued, eachbuildershallspecifywitheach
applicationwhatLEED, Minnesota GreenStarCriteria, andASHRAE
energyefficiency andenvironmental standardsapply, anddescribehow
thedevelopment complieswiththesestandards.
Promoteco-generation, distributedgeneration, solar, andgeothermal
heating/ cooling usingunderground closedcyclestorageforindividual or
groupbuildingsystems.
Residential buildingdesignshouldprovidesmartsitelocationforviewsof
green/ openspace, parks, waterfeatures, andkames. Thiscouldbe
enhancedbyhousingdesignsthataremoreverticalthanhorizontal.
Alllivingunitsshouldhavecrossventilation, balconies/decks/porches,
naturallighttransparency andorientation tothesunforheatandshading
forcooling.
Multi-storyhousingshouldbedesignedsoallunitshaveeast-to-westor
north-to-southwindows forcrossventilationtominimizeairconditioning.
Unitsmustbesitedtoreceiveeast, south, orwestsunlightwithminimum
corridorarea, evenifmoreelevatorsarerequired.
Uselocallymanufacturedmaterialsandminimummaintenance materials.
Landscapingandstormwater:
Maximizegreenspace andminimizeimpervious surfacestomeet
sustainabilitycriteriawithoff-streetperviousparking, underground parking
andramps.
Providewaterfeatureswhereverpossible, fedfrombuildingandsurface
runoffandobtained bypermit fromtheArmywatertreatmentplant.
Usenativeplantsinsteadofturftoreducemowing, irrigation, and
pesticides.
Designfortree-linedstreets, walkwaysandnoisebarriersonmajor
highways, parkways, andpathsleading tothetrailsystem.
Provide100% stormwaterretentionforirrigationandtoreplenishground
andsurfacestorage. Buildingandstreetrunoffshallbedirectedtorain
gardensorfiltrationareas.
RevisetheCity’sCodeofOrdinancestorequire100% on-sitestormwater
management. Theordinanceshallincludeorallowawaiver ofthe
requirementwhenappropriate (e. g. commercial sites) andafeestructure
toenabletheCitytoimplementtheneededtreatmentelsewhereinthe
samewatershed.
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Environmental contamination:
TheCityandDevelopershallworkwiththeArmy, MDH, MPCAand
USEPAtoestablishsoilcleanuplevels, necessary landusecontrols, and
institutionalcontrolstocorrespondtotheproposedlanduse.
TheCityandDevelopershalldevelopaninvestigativeprocessthatoccurs
witheachdevelopment orrecreationalusetoassurethatthecontrolsare
met.
TheCityandDevelopershallensurethepresenceofanenvironmental
specialistonsiteduringconstructiontooverseeanyadditional
contamination thatmightbeencountered duringdigging.
Parks, Trails, andOpenSpace:
Parksandtrailsshouldconnectallneighborhoodstoenhancephysical
andmentalhealth.
TrailsshallconnectandprovideaccesstoRamseyCounty, National
Guard, surroundingcommunity systems, jobandcommunitycenters.
Thetrailsshouldbefullyconnectedwiththesurrounding community via
tunnelsorbridgesacrosshighways96, 10, and35W.
Providecommonopen/greenspaceineachblockorcommon housing
arealiketheexistingArdenHillsparksystem.
Promotesolarroofsandgreenroofsonoffice, commercial, parking
structuresandmulti-unithousing.
Provideforacommunity forestpark(s) containingmosttypesofnative
Minnesotatreespeciesalongtheeastedgeofthepropertyandwithinthe
development. Thiscouldbecomeaprojectforamastergardenersgroup.
Recreation, Nature, andSports:
Multi-usewalking, biking, Segway, andmotorizedwheelchair trailsshould
bedesignedtominimizecongestionandprovidesafetyandminimal
interference withautomotivetraffic.
Thedesignandplanningshouldintegraterecreationalservicesand
facilitieswithadjacentcommunities. Encourage multipleshareduses,
buildings, andfacilitiestominimizeinfrastructurecostswithRamsey
County, MoundsView SchoolDistrict, MinnesotaAmateurSports,
NationalGuard, AHATS, MDNRandthesurroundingcommunitiesand
organizations. PlanforanaturecenterwithRamseyCounty.
SignageandLighting:
Signageshouldbearchitectural, professional, minimal, andeasytoread.
Billboardswillbeprohibited.
Regulatecontrolled hoursofadvertising lightingandparkinglotlighting
whenbusinessesareclosedtothepublic.
Regulate controlledhoursandintensityforlightedstreets, sidewalksand
trails. AlllightsshallbeLEDwhereapplicable.
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6DesignforDestination:
Considerthedevelopment ofaCommunity/Learning/Nature/ History
Centerthatcouldattractresidents toacentrallocationinthecommunity. It
shouldbewithinwalkingdistancetothehotelthathassmallconventionor
conferencecapability. Incorporatealibrary/multitouch learningcenter.
Considerthedevelopment ofaMedicalCenterthatcouldhandlemost
medicalneedsotherthanhospitalization, possiblyacorporatecampus.
Theareashouldhaveuniquefoodstores, restaurantsandretail.
Preferablyinanenclosedmini-malladjacenttothetransportation
hub/centerthatwouldserveincomingandoutgoingtrafficfromthenorth
metroareaandtheTCAAP community.
Considerthedevelopment ofawatertower, incooperation withthe
AHATSdevelopment, onthekames (hill) withanobservationdeck. A
uniquefeaturetothemetroareaandapossibletouristattraction.
Considerthedevelopment ofwintersportsfacilitiesontheRamsey
CountyandNationalGuardpropertiesusingthesnowmakingcapabilities.
Includelighted5Kcross-countryskitrails, atubinghillandother snow
related activities.
Plan forspecialeventsaroundwater featuressuchasanartfairorrecycle
market withparkingallowedonparkwaysduring weekendevents.
Considerthedevelopment ofaglass-enclosed, zero-netenergy, mini-
museumfromthe300, 000gallon watertower tank (32’ diameter, 44’-6”
sidewalls, 12’ hightopcone) surroundedbyatimberframestructurewith
recycledtimbers fromthedemolitionofexistingstructures. Workwiththe
NationalGuardHistorian, Army, andpastTCAAPcompanies. Couldbea
designprojectforUofMarchitecture studentsandatouristattraction.
TheEconomicDevelopmentCommission andJDAshouldworktoattract
medical, bio-science, nano-technology, andotherhigh-techindustrytothe
site. Alsoresearchtheneedsoflocalindustryandhowtoutilize the
researchandeducationresourcesoflocalcollegesandtheUniv. ofMN.
Summary
Thisbrownfieldsite, cleanedtoreusablestandards, createsauniqueandrare
opportunityforcommunityredevelopmentwithsustainabledesign principles.
Withdevelopmentandenergycostsincreasing, passive designandenergy
conservationaretheobviousalternativestofutureenergyandsustainability
challenges. Thesitehaslocal, nationalandinternationaldevelopment potential.
LyleR. Salmela, REM
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ArdenHills, MN55112
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3831yearsasacityplannerwiththeCityofMinneapolisDevelopmentservices:
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Nicholas A. Tamble
1382IndianOaks Trail - ArdenHills, MN 55112
24YearBusinessOwnerinHome andGardenIndustry
Visionfromgroundup - SystemsCreationandStrategy - NewBusiness
Experiencedprofessionalwithmorethan20years ofexperience emphasizing sales, marketing, and businessdevelopment inthelawn
and landscaping industry. Skilled and knowledgeable, highlycustomer-centricwithanexcellent reputation intheindustry. Strong
relationship, sales and marketing skills as evidenced by achievement inbuilding a million dollarbusiness. Motivatedandcreative
entrepreneur with strongwork ethic.
Key Examples of Success:
Over one Million dollar company – projected with demonstrated 60% yoy growthrate
A+ Rated in Angie’s List
Providing distinguished service to over 700 active customers
Actively Engaged in volunteerism tosupport the community
CORE COMPETENCIES
Communication Strategic/ Focused/ Ideator StrongListener
NewBusinessDevelopment Sales & PricingStrategy Futuristic Mindset – forward thinking
Hosting/ Producing Marketing/ AdCreation Market & Competitive Analysis
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE NARRATIVE
LawnandLandscape Gardens Ltd. Blaine, MN
Founder, President 1990 - Present
A landscape design, buildand maintenance companyserving the Twin Cities’ NortheastQuadrant focusing on residential customers.
Aspresident, responsibilities include: Works with managementteamtosteerLLG; sales; customer retention; creates,
revisesandenforcessystemsthatresult infirst-rateservice and vibrantcompanyculture; participates inwelcomingnew
hires andfieldtraining; meetsregularlywith Controller, approves expenditures andpurchasing
KeyPoints:
Sales Growth Nearly 60% growthin2013over ’12. Onpaceto reach $1M salesin2014.
Marketing: strongreferralstrategy, directmarketingand advertisingstrategy
Future Trends onleading edgeofindustry andcontrols forsmallmarketsinourniche
Highlights:
Strong working relationship withRice CreekWatershedDistrict
Professional installationexperience inStormwater Managementcomponentsincludingdrain tiling, raingardens,
andapermeable paverdriveway
Helping people stayintheirhomeslongerandbeautifying propertiesonadailybasis
HGVids.comArdenHills, MN
ProducerandHost 2006 - Present
Afreelanceduoproducinghow-to homeandgardenvideosegmentsfornewproducts orinstallation practices
WorkwithsponsorsanddevelopscriptforHomeandGardenhow-totype videos; partner withvideographer tolineup
shoot aswellasproductiondecision making; Participateinthehow-toconstructionofaninstallation; maintain YouTube
presence withvideo uploads.
KeyPoints:
Videoproduction onHGVids.comormyYouTube Channel
Stepbystep instructionvideosforhomeandgarden
Appearances onHGTVsLandscape Smart
COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONSandASSOCIATIONINVOLVEMENT
Councilmember CityofArdenHills2011-2012
Board Member ArdenHillsFoundation, 2013- Present
MNLAStormwater Committee co-Chair Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association, 2010- 2012
MNStateFairAdoptaGardenProgram 2002- Present
ParadeParticipant, SliceofShoreview 2012- Current
ACADEMICACHIEVEMENTS & TRAINING
BachelorofArtsinEducationandStudioArtMinor – ConcordiaUniversity, St. Paul, MN
Associates DegreeinEnvironmentalStudies - IowaWesternCommunityCollege, CouncilBluffs, IA
Also, coursecreditinthefieldsofHorticulture andBusinessAdministration.
Joint Development Authority
TCAAP Redevelopment Project
DATE: August 4, 2014
TO: Joint Development Authority Board of Commissioners
FROM: Mark Ruff and Stacie Kvilvang - Ehlers
SUBJECT: Developer Advisory Panel
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
n/a n/a n/a
Requested Action
Recommend that the City work with a developer advisory panel for market input on the infrastructure
study and regulations and policies
Discussion
The City, County, and JDA are in the midst of several important processes for the TCAAP development
including the infrastructure study and development regulations and policies. Our experience with large
redevelopment projects is that timely, private sector developer input early in these processes will lead
to actual development commencing that meets the community’s vision and a better product in the long-
term. Developer input, however, requires more than a brief discussion. It often requires a longer-term
relationship to assist in building credibility and trust on both sides.
We recommend that the City work with a selected panel of quality developers with expertise in the
various areas of development and are of the opinion that the City will find it beneficial as they undertake
the development of the regulations and policies portion of their work (i.e. understand market
perspective on what developers have found to work or not work in trying to develop what a particular
city wants in relation to their vision/master plan, etc). In addition, it will be beneficial to the County and
JDA when they move forward to “seek” qualified developers and implement the master plan and
accompanying regulations and policies approved by the City. We recommend a panel consisting of
developers with specialties in:
Retail/Office
Office/Manufacturing
AGENDA ITEM 8a
MEMORANDUM
Joint Development Authority
TCAAP Redevelopment Project
Single family – larger subdivisions including a variety of lot sizes and products
High-end single-family builders
Apartments
Condominiums
Senior cooperatives
Senior rental and senior rental with services
The developers would not be paid for their participation. Their incentive to participate is to have an
opportunity to share their perspective on development opportunities/challenges for the area to the
public entities. We have found this to be very beneficial to policy makers in other communities as they
have gone through their decision making process. The developers would provide input in the following
areas:
Land value
Street and utility layout
Recreation needs and park locations
Design standards
Density
Parking requirements
Resident and business perspective (location, required amenities, etc.)
Amenity value
Other areas as requested
We will work with the City and County staff to assemble a panel of developers that are well regarded in
the market place (i.e. understand importance of relationships with public entities, work to build to a
communities vision and build quality developments) to meet with the City Council as needed throughout
the approval process.
Please contact either of us at 651-697-8500 with any questions prior to the meeting. We look forward
to discussing this with your further.
Joint Development Authority
TCAAP Redevelopment Project
DATE: August 4, 2014
TO: Joint Development Authority Board of Commissioners
FROM: Jill Hutmacher, JDA Development Director
SUBJECT: Development Director’s Report
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
n/a n/a n/a
Requested Action
None.
AUAR
The City Council approved the Final AUAR and Mitigation Plan on July 28, 2014. The document is posted
on the City’s website.
Regulations and Policies
A City Council workshop with Gateway Planning has been scheduled for August 18, 2014, at 5:00 pm in
the City Council Chambers. The consultant will review the performance based zoning process, discuss
zoning elements and framework, and present an overview of the first seven sections of the draft TCAAP
zoning document. The JDA attorney has been asked to attend the workshop as the first five sections of
the TCAAP zoning code will address administrative and procedural issues. JDA members may be
interested in attending the meeting as well. JDA members will have an opportunity to comment on the
TCAAP zoning at future JDA meetings.
Upcoming Meetings
With City Council approval of the master plan land use map on June 30, 2014, staff and consultants are
scheduling work for the regulations and policies component of the master planning process. Detailed
discussions of sections one through seven of the TCAAP zoning are scheduled for August 25, September
8, 15, and 22.
AGENDA ITEM 9
MEMORANDUM
Joint Development Authority
TCAAP Redevelopment Project
August 11, 2014, Special Work Session at 5:30 pm, Community Room
Water and Sewer System Review (Infrastructure)
Density/Maximum Residential Unit Discussion
August 18, 2014, Regular Work Session at 5:00 pm, Council Chambers
Workshop with Gateway Planning
o Discuss Performance Based Zoning process
o Discuss zoning elements and framework
o Present zoning sections 1 – 7 (Introduction, Components of the Code,
Administration, Definitions, Schedule of Uses, Building Form and Site
Development Standards, Building Design Standards)
August 25, 2014, Special Work Session at 5:30 pm, Community Room
Discuss Zoning Sections 1 – 5 (Introduction, Components of the Code, Administration,
Definitions, Schedule of Uses)
September 8, 2014, Special Work Session at 5:30 pm, Community Room
Spine Road and Grading Design Review (Infrastructure)
Discuss Zoning Sections 6 – 7 (Building Form and Site Development Standards, Building
Design Standards)
September 15, 2014, Regular Work Session at 5:00 pm, Council Chambers
Workshop with Gateway Planning
o Discuss comments and direction on Sections 1 – 7 (Introduction, Components of
the Code, Administration, Definitions, Schedule of Uses, Building Form and Site
Development Standards, Building Design Standards)
o Present Zoning Sections 8 – 12 (Street Design Standards, Parkland Standards,
Open Space Standards, Streetscape and Landscape Standards, Sign Standards)
September 22, 2014, Special Work Session at 5:00 pm, Council Chambers (4th of 5 Mondays)
Final Discussion of Zoning Sections 1 – 7 (Introduction, Components of the Code,
Administration, Definitions, Schedule of Uses, Building Form and Site Development
Standards, Building Design Standards)
September 29, 2014, Special Work Session at 5:30 pm, Community Room
County Road I and Thumb Road Design Review (Infrastructure)
Discuss Zoning Sections 8 and 11 (Street Design Standards, Streetscape and Landscape
Standards)
October 13, 2014, Special Work Session at 5:30 pm, Community Room
Stormwater System Update (Infrastructure)
Discuss Zoning Section 12 (Sign Standards)
Joint Development Authority
TCAAP Redevelopment Project
October 20, 2014, Regular Work Session at 5:00 pm, Council Chambers
Discuss Zoning Section 12 (Sign Standards)
October 27, 2014, Special Work Session at 5:30 pm, Community Room
Water and Sewer System Update (Infrastructure)
Discuss Zoning Sections 8 and 11 (Street Design Standards, Streetscape and Landscape
Standards)
It is anticipated that additional regular and special work session meetings will be scheduled to discuss
regulations and policies, the infrastructure study, and other TCAAP issues. Future meeting topics will be
defined as those dates draw nearer.